Fall picture day will be Tuesday, September 2nd. All students will take a school picutre used for their student profiles and the yearbook. Fall pictures can be puchased using the order form on the day of pictures or after pictures are complete through Lifetouch website. Forms will be sent home this week through social studies classes.
Strack Intermediate
As we turn the calendar to September, we are filled with gratitude for the joy and energy your students bring to our campus each day. We’ve truly enjoyed getting to know them and watching them settle into routines, make connections, and shine as Cougars. We’re looking forward to all the growth and celebrations this new month will bring!
Cougar Country Snapshots
Upcoming Events
Picture Day!
Class Balancing Nearly Complete
As our counselors work to finalize class size balancing, a few students may notice a minimal change in their schedule. These adjustments are made to ensure classes are balanced and provide the best learning environment for all students. Thank you for your understanding and support as we complete this important process.
MAP Testing
All students will be MAP testing on the following dates;
September 3rd
Additionally, 8th grade will take a beginning of the year social studies test on September 4th.
Fall Open House
Mark your calendars, Cougar families! We are excited to welcome you to our Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 24th, from 5:30–7:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore our beautiful new building, connect with teachers and staff, and learn more about the learning experiences your students are having this year. We encourage every family to attend this important event and be part of the Strack community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
6th Graders Learn Healthy Choices Matter!
On Friday, our 6th graders attended an assembly with Ms. Susan Black, a KISD counselor, who spoke about the dangers of drug use and making healthy choices. Students were engaged throughout the presentation and walked away with valuable information to help them make positive decisions.
All About Attendance
Submitting Notes
All attendance notes (parent or medical) must be submitted in Skyward within 5 school days of the absence in order to be coded correctly.
Notes turned in after 5 days will be kept on file, but the absence will remain Unexcused (U).
Timely submission of notes is important, as attendance impacts your student’s ability to earn credit for their classes.
Doctor’s notes submitted within the 5-day window are coded as Medical (M) and do not count against attendance for credit.
Attendance Codes Quick Guide
E = Excused
U = Unexcused
T = Tardy (checked in at front office)
L = Tardy (marked by teacher)
MM1 = Medical All Day
MM2 = Sent Home by Nurse
D = Medical ½ Day
S = School Activity
V = Present in another office (AP, Counselor, etc.) when attendance was taken
N = In the Nurse’s Office when attendance was taken
Early Dismissals
For faster service, please enter early dismissal requests in Skyward the day before or as early as possible the day of pickup.
Please note: No early dismissals after 3:25 pm to allow our Attendance Office to finalize daily records.
Students of the Week!
Every week we recognize students who are going above and beyond exemplifying our core values of Resilience, Integrity, Self-Discipline & Empathy. Below are our Students of the week for last week.
6th Grade: Benjamin C.
7th Grade: Alicia N.
8th Grade: Catherine L.
Updated Personal Communication Device Procedure for 2025-26
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, a new Texas state law (House Bill 1481) prohibits students from using personal communication devices—such as phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and tablets—during the instructional day while on school grounds. Devices must be turned off and stored out of sight in a backpack or bag from the first bell to the end of the school day, including during passing periods, lunch, and recess.
Violations require disciplinary action. Families are encouraged to discuss this law with their children before the first day of school on August 13th. Schools will also review expectations and consequences with students to support a focused and positive learning environment.
Strack Cell Phone/Device Consequences
As a reminder, in compliance with new Texas law HB 1481, all devices must remain put away during the school day. Repeated offenses will result in escalating consequences:
1st Offense – Device turned in to grade-level office, admin conference, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.
2nd Offense – Device turned in, consequence may include lunch detention or after-school detention, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.
3rd Offense – Device turned in, one day of ISS, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.
4th Offense & Beyond – Device turned in, consequence may range from 2 days ISS up to DAEP placement, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.
Thank you for helping us maintain a focused learning environment!
Tardy Procedures
Tardies are counted in total, per day, and reset each week. Once a discipline has been assigned it is the student's responsibility to reschedule due to a conflict. If you do not attend and miss your consequence, you may be given ISS immediately. Please see the disciplinary consequences below.
1-3: Warning
4: Lunch Detention
5: One Hour After School Detention
6: Two Hours After School Detention
7+ ISS (The number of days is determined by AP)
Student Dress Code
Strack follows a strict adherence to the Klein ISD Dress Code found in the student handbook.
Free and Reduced Lunch
We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced lunch. You may do so by applying electronically at kisd.us/frmealapp to see if your student(s) qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Applications need to be filled out each school year, and we encourage you to fill out this year’s application now. Families will be notified with eligibility results within 10 business days.
Lunch Visitors
To help maintain a safe and secure environment, we will not be able to accommodate lunch visitors this school year. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Food Deliveries
To maintain a safe and smooth school day, we kindly ask that there are no food deliveries to students. We appreciate your support in helping everyone plan ahead and stay focused on learning!
Family Curriculum Guides
To help our families stay connected to what is going on, we want to share with a link to the KISD Curriculum Guide. This provides and overview of the instruction that students receive as we teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This information includes questions you can ask your child and ways you can support their learning at home. Support at home is a critical piece of our students' success.
Strack PTO Updates
Stay connected with Strack PTO! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @strackpto for the most up-to-date information on events, news, and ways to get involved.
Friendly Faces at Strack
Ms. Stephanie Gray Principal of Strack Intermediate 832-249-5400 sgray1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Kat Matthews Principal Secretary 832-249-5400 kmatthews3@kleinisd.net
Mr. Kevin Moye
6th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5413 kmoye1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Carmycia Quinsey
6th Grade Counselor
832-249-5435 cquinsey1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Yesenia Cisneros
6th Grade Secretary
832-249-5450 ycisneros1@kleinisd.net
Mr. Kyle Valdez
7th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5411
kvaldez1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Sonya White
7th Grade Counselor
832-249-5430
swhite4@kleinisd.net
Ms. Betty Pressly-Abbey
7th Grade Secretary
832-249-5416
bpresslyabbey1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Kelsey Marino
8th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5412
kmarino1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Priscilla Hurst
8th Grade Counselor
832-249-5431
phurst1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Elva Escobar
8th Grade Secretary
832-249-5475 eescobar1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Latoshia Young
Attendance Secretary
832-249-5400
lyoung1@kleinisd.net
Mr. Nicholas Rye
Nurse
832-249-5405
nrye1@kleinisd.net
Mr. Tywain Myles
Campus Athletic Coordinator
832-249-5440
tmyles1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Priscila Petersen Academic Lead Facilitator
832-249-5400
ppetersen1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Sarah Duncan ARD Committee Manager 832-249-5424 sduncan1@kleinisd.net
Ms. Crystal Prophet Registrar
832-249-5400
cprophet2@kleinisd.net